RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND CLEAN AND HEALTHY LIVING BEHAVIOR AMONG BOARDING STUDENTS

Abstract

The implementation of healthy living practices among students living in boarding houses is often influenced by factors such as knowledge, habits, and living conditions. Low implementation of healthy living practices can increase the risk of health problems such as diarrhea, skin infections, and environmental disturbances. Students' level of knowledge about healthy living practices is considered to be related to their daily behavior. This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge about PHBS among boarding house residents in Pekanbaru City. This study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted in the RT01/RW02 student boarding house area, Labuh Baru Timur, Payung Sekaki. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire (n = 45) and using the chi-square test. The results showed a relationship between the level of knowledge about clean and healthy living behaviors among boarding house residents in Pekanbaru City, with a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05 and an odds ratio (OR) of 87.75. It is hoped that boarding house residents will increase their awareness and personal responsibility for maintaining clean and healthy living environments.